Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2000

Zevenwacht Cabernet Merlot 2000 was rated in the July 2004 Decanter Magazine from the UK as one of the World's 50 best buys.Veritas 2003 - BronzeThe distinctive profile of the Cabernet Sauvignon has been softened and complimented by the more accessible Merlot to produce this elegant yet finely muscled wine. Deep plum-red in colour with carmine robe. Hints of mint and chocolate with rich black fruit. A medium bodied wine which smacks of ripe youngberries and finishes with a persistent smokey note. Depsite having been matured in new barrels the wine is subtly wooded and well intergrated with pleasing tannins contributing essential backbone to its structure.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ]

winery :

winemaker : Karl Lambour

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.01 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.33 ta : 6.2 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : 0

AWARDS

Zevenwacht Cabernet Merlot 2000 was rated in the July 2004 Decanter Magazine from the UK as one of the World's 50 best buys.Veritas 2003 - BronzeVeritas 2002 - Bronze